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On Sunday, "The Simpsons" halloween special surprised viewers with the return of Apu, the beloved Kwik-E-Mart operator, in a speaking role.
Apu has been the subject of yearslong discourse about painful TV stereotypes for some South Asian Americans.
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Ukraine is facing shortages of U.S.-made Patriot air defense systems and PAC-3 interceptors, weapons capable of intercepting Russian ballistic missiles.
As Russian attacks intensified in the last two months, Ukrainians are increasingly forced to shelter, making air raid alerts part of daily life.
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Britain says it is expanding military support for Saudi Arabia against Houthis to include “defensive” air patrols by Royal Air Force jets.
Defense Secretary Wes Streeting said the British planes won’t strike Houthi targets. apnews.com/article/uk-air-pa…
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Police charge a driver with intentionally causing serious injury to an Australian lawmaker who is in a critical condition after being struck by a car. apnews.com/article/australia…
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Oil-rich Alberta rejects a move toward independence in a victory for Canadian Prime Minister Carney. apnews.com/article/alberta-c…
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The Tampa Bay Rays beat the Cleveland Guardians in Game 6 of ALCS and will meet the Milwaukee Brewers in the World Series. apnews.com/article/guardians…
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Angel Reese has 30 points and 16 rebounds as Dream roll past Valkyries 79-65 to even WNBA Finals at 1-1. apnews.com/article/dream-val…
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From calling Republicans “beautiful” to mocking Democrats’ looks, President Donald Trump is making candidates’ appearances part of his midterm campaign commentary.
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This post replaces an earlier one in which authorities said the shooting was at a mosque. See our latest coverage here: apnews.com/article/mosque-sh…
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BREAKING: Police say a shooting in Columbus, Ohio, was not an attack on a mosque but happened at a nearby apartment complex. apnews.com/article/mosque-sh…
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Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts remains sidelined indefinitely because of blood clots that could cost him the rest of the season. apnews.com/article/jalen-hur…
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BREAKING: The Supreme Court agrees to review the Reconstruction-era ban on distilling spirits in private homes. apnews.com/article/supreme-c…
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At least 2,400 people were arrested across France as violence erupted during nationwide protests against rising living costs and poor conditions in schools.
French prime minister Sébastien Lecornu has called for “limited” and “localized” curfews to prevent rioting and looting.
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French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu calls for “limited” and “localized” curfews to prevent rioting and looting. apnews.com/article/france-pr…
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Iran-backed Houthi rebels strike a government military camp in southern Yemen, killing at least 20 fighters, officials say. apnews.com/article/yemen-hou…
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A car hit an Australian federal independent lawmaker, critically injuring her in a potentially deliberate act in Victoria state, police said. Her family confirmed that the victim was 65-year-old Helen Haines. The driver has been arrested. apnews.com/article/australia…
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China's economy grew at a better-than-expected 4.5% for the July-September quarter from a year ago, moving closer to meeting its official annual growth target. apnews.com/article/china-eco…
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39 people are hospitalized and at least 19 in critical condition after a fire at a military base, Alberta Premier says. apnews.com/article/canada-al…
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